I’m an equal-opportunity dessert person, but I have a special place in my heart for a nostalgic treat. Topped with a crackly glaze and filled with a ribbon of cinnamon brown sugar, this honey bun breakfast cake will take you back to your childhood with just one bite. The origins of honey bun cake:Most of …
Cooking with little to no waste isn’t about rules; it’s about rethinking old habits. Take inventory of the food you already have (I like taking a photo of my fridge and pantry before I go shopping), stick to your list and buy only what you need. Make sure you store it properly, too, so it …
I love ferments and want to start making my own to save money. Where should I start? Ben, by email“Maybe with some carrots, onions, cucumber or beetroot – anything Ben has an excess of,” says Connor Wilson, head chef at The Kirkstyle Inn in Slaggyford, Northumberland. “Fermentation is a great way of preserving produce, but …
Don’t get me wrong, I love a good pulled pork sandwich, but there’s something extra-special about this brown sugar BBQ chicken. Ready with minimal effort and ingredients, this recipe combines a brown sugar BBQ sauce with chicken breasts for a flavor-packed, versatile dinner. The whole thing comes together in the slow cooker, so you can …
If I’m going to the effort of making jacket potatoes (and by effort I mean putting them in the oven for an hour), I will almost always pop in a few extra spuds to make gnocchi for a later meal. The difference between shop-bought and homemade gnocchi is vast, especially the vac-packed, long-life kind, which …
I know what you’re thinking: Pumpkin-flavored deviled eggs?? Worry not. These adorable appetizers don’t actually have any pumpkin in them; they’re simply classic deviled eggs with a fun, festive spin to make them look just like mini pumpkins. These bites are a delight to pass around come Halloween or Thanksgiving. Hard-boiled hacks:To make a fantastic …
Diwali is often called the festival of lights, a celebration of good over evil. It’s the most widely marked festival in India and feels a bit like Christmas does in the west. It’s synonymous with fireworks, bright colours, endless parties and tables creaking under the sheer weight of food and desserts. No Diwali is complete …
Also known variously as “breakfast casserole” and “egg dish”, strata is an American brunch favourite that, according to the great US chef Sohla El-Waylly, is best described as “the love child of frittata and bread pudding”, while the dish’s name comes from the fact that it’s assembled in layers. Like all the best leftovers recipes, …
Sour cherries, known as “vissino”, hold a special place in Greek sweets and desserts. Our sour cherry and vermouth granita is inspired by a cocktail we had in Greece one summer. As soon as we drank it, we knew we had to turn it into a granita. You’ll find the sour cherry syrup and juice …
No-waste cooking comes in many forms. It doesn’t have to mean cooking banana peel. To me, it means finishing a bag of potatoes before they grow eyes, and making the most of that last awkward bit of cabbage. Even finding a cheeky new way with the sauces and condiments already in the fridge. Using ingredients …